Black Swamp Bird Observatory Lunch Lecture

What? - BSBO Lunch Lecture

When? - The third Saturday of every month

Where? - BSBO Nature Center

Time? - Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. and the programs are from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Cost? - $7.00/BSBO member, $10.00/BSBO non-member

Please call the BSBO Nature Center (419) 898-4070 to reserve your seat for these programs.

Program Schedule

• March 17, 2007 - Birds and Global Climate Change presented by Casey Tucker. There’s no denying that the Earth’s temperature is slowly rising, and this change has an impact on the birds that we love to watch.

• February 17, 2007 - Natural Heritage of Ottawa County presented by Mark Shieldcastle. Ottawa county has a rich history - from the earliest settlers to trappers, hunters, and former Presidents, there has always been an interest in wildlife and its importance to the area.

• January 20, 2007 - Purple Martins - This month, we welcome our friend and fellow birder, Morris Yoder. Morris has a well established Purple Martin colony in Holmes County, and he will be sharing his experiences and tips on how to attract and maintain your own colony of these beautiful and beneficial birds.

• December 16, 2006 - Ohio's Winter Bird Atlas presented by Julie Shieldcastle. By the time January rolls around in Ohio, birders are in serious need of a cure for cabin fever. Julie Shieldcastle will explain how taking part in the Ohio Winter Bird Atlas can be the perfect way to have winter adventures and help us answer some of the questions surrounding just what birds are braving Ohio's winter weather.

• November 18, 2006 - Winter Bird Feeding presented by Wild Birds Unlimited owner, Bernie Place. Winter in Ohio is a fabulous time to watch birds. One of the best ways to observe them is to set up a feeding station in your very own backyard. Local bird feeding expert, Bernie Place, will share his expertise and bring along some of the latest in bird feeding systems for us to check out.

• October 21, 2006 - Ohio's Herps presented by Kent Bekker. What in the world is a "Herp?" A "Herp" is the term used to describe Reptiles and Amphibians. Kent Bekker is a Herpetologist with the Toledo Zoo. Kent will bring along some super cool critters for us to take a look at.

• September 16, 2006 - Confusing Fall Warbler ID presented by Tom Bartlett. OK, so we've tackled shorebird ID. Fall warblers should be simple, right? If you answered yes to this question, you won't want to miss this helpful program presented by one of Ohio's leading bird experts. Tom will help us separate Blackpolls and Bay-breasted and Pine Warblers. Not to mention telling Tennessees from Orange-crowneds. We'll follow the program with a field trip to the world famous Magee Marsh boardwalk.

• August 19, 2006 - Don't Fear the Peeps Shorebird ID presented by Kenn Kaufman. If you've ever spent time in the field looking at shorebirds, then you know they can be a difficult and confusing group to identify. Join legendary bird expert, author, and speaker, Kenn Kaufman as he shares his vast experience with these beautiful to look at, but frustrating to identify birds. A follow-up field trip to Ottawa NWR will test our new skills.

• No July, 2006 Lunch Lecture on the schedule

• June 17, 2006 - Cavity Nesters Join renowned expert Darlene Sillick as she shares her expertise on the birds that make having cavities a very positive thing indeed. Darlene has done more than perhaps any other individual in the state of Ohio to educate people on the importance of protecting habitat for these amazing creatures. Build a nest box of your own and enjoy lunch too.

• May 20, 2006 - Spring Warblers in the Lake Erie Marshes Local experts will help us unravel some of the mysteries of spring warbler migration and discuss some ID tips too.